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What OIRA Really Does

What OIRA Really Does

Former administrator offers an overview of OIRA’s internal processes.

The Big Ideas Behind OIRA

The Big Ideas Behind OIRA

“The role of OIRA is emphatically one of procedural safeguards.”

Week in Review

Week in Review

Administration extends veterans benefits to same-sex couples, CFPB releases report on credit reporting, and more…

Does Mobile Roaming Regulation Violate the GATS?

Does Mobile Roaming Regulation Violate the GATS?

Potential WTO violations from international mobile roaming regulation, says recent article.

The Clean Air Act and the Poor

The Clean Air Act and the Poor

Economists’ study provides a quantitative look at the equities of environmental regulation.

State Powers Remain Vital After the ACA Decision

State Powers Remain Vital After the ACA Decision

State governments still have great power to negotiate favorable outcomes.

Regulating Labor

Regulating Labor

RegBlog commemorates Labor Day by highlighting connections between regulation and employment.

Week in Review

Week in Review

HHS issues guidance on same-sex couples’ Medicare benefits, OSHA proposes silica rule, and more…

Recess Appointments Ruling Reveals Insight in Constitutional Theories

Recess Appointments Ruling Reveals Insight in Constitutional Theories

Cass Sunstein analyzes recent ruling through the lenses of originalism and Burkeanism.

Can a Regulatory Budget Trim Red Tape?

Can a Regulatory Budget Trim Red Tape?

A paperwork budget could gain bipartisan support.

Regulatory Cooperation in the TTIP

Regulatory Cooperation in the TTIP

Coordination between the U.S. and the EU can foster better trade and improved outcomes.

Recommendations for Improving Informal Rulemaking

Recommendations for Improving Informal Rulemaking

ACUS recommends ways to implement an administrative record in informal rulemaking.